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Table 1 Characteristics of healthcare professionals (n = 16)

From: What are the risk factors for avoidable transitions in the last year of life? A qualitative exploration of professionals’ perspectives for improving care in Germany

 

Specialist physician

Manager

General practitionera

Nursing staff

N

3

8

3

2

Mean age

46.3

47.4

57.7

38

Sex (female; %)

2

4

1

1

Specialist PCb

1

3

Work experience

 less than 5 years

1

1

 5–10 years

1

2

1

 11–20 years

1

1

1

 more than 20 years

1

4

2

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